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    Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

    Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

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    Freelance Health Writer

    A former heptathlete, Ashleigh is a freelance journalist, specialising in women’s health, travel and culture, with words in Condé Nast Traveller, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Stylist, Dazed and Glamour.

    She’s also the Co-Founder of Sunnie Runners, an inclusive London based run club, and SOLA, a supper club for women looking to build personal and professional connections.

    Outside of work, you’ll usually find her inside a coffee shop, running round one of London’s parks, or off on a solo travel adventure. Her favourite forms of movement are running, hiking, Pilates and (newly) skiing.

    Latest articles by Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

    Health freelancer Ash S trying the viral Pilates by Izzy workout for six months
    I Quit Expensive Studio Classes for Pilates by Izzy—A Year Later, I'm Never Going Back

    Introducing the YouTube Pilates Instructor who transformed the way I work out.

    Fitness
    • Some of the best female athletes in the world right now, plus the ones to watch, featuring Dina Asher Smith, Faith Kipyegon, Keely Hodgkinson, Serena Williams and Simone Biles
      50 Influential Female Athletes To Know, Watch, and Follow—in 2026 and Beyond

      From Ilona Maher and Ellie Kildunne to Serena Williams and Simone Biles, the world’s best female athletes are rewriting playbooks on and off the field

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • A woman strength training at a gym
      I'm a Seasoned Pro—6 Strength Training Mistakes I See Women Make In Their 30s, 40s, and 50s

      Aka one of the easiest ways to boost longevity and lifespan.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Freelancer Ash S trying Blue Zone living
      I Tried "Blue Zone" Habits for a Month to Boost Healthspan and Longevity—Here's What Habits Were Actually Sustainable

      As research questions the existence of the Blue Zones, are these nine habits still rules to live by?

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • A woman trail running in the mountains.
      I Feel Mentally and Physically My Best When I Run in Nature: 10 Tips I’d Give Any Woman Keen to Try Trail Running

      Tips from the top.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a push up
      I'm a Personal Trainer: Forget Your Actual Age—Your "Push-Up Age" Might Be Telling a Different Story

      Experts say it’s more than you think.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Health freelancer Ashleigh embracing low-stimulation moments—camping, going off grid, and trail running in the countryside.
      I've Been Stacking My Week With Low-Stimulation Moments—and It's Made Me Happier, Calmer, and More Productive

      Tiny reboots for frazzled brains.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • A grapefruit and some vitamins
      I'm a Nutrition Scientist Who's Seen That Supplement Stacking Is Trending—Here's My Honest Take

      Experts cut through the noise of this latest viral trend.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • A close up shot of a woman smiling
      Don't Ignore Your Bone Health—It's A Key Longevity Marker For Women. 8 Simple Ways To Protect Yours

      This underrated health marker could be the key to living better, for longer.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • Health freelancer Ash S spending a month investing in her creative health
      I Spent 3 Months Prioritising My Creative Health—Here's Why It's Essential For Healthy Ageing

      Are arts and crafts the forgotten 5-a-day?

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • Health freelancer Ash S out on the trails
      I Was Stuck in a Major Exercise Rut—Until One Workout Taught Me to Love Movement Again

      I feel like a kid again.

      Fitness
    • Ash S trying Pilates for desk workers
      I Sit All Day for Work, So I Tried These Pilates Instructor-Approved Moves to Improve My Mobility, Posture, and Muscle

      Laptop hunchers, this one’s for you.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • A woman stretching: a laptop, notepad and coffee
      Trust Me, I’m A Gynaecologist—9 Simple Ways I Protect My Ovaries and Healthy Ageing

      The everyday habits that can protect not just your reproductive health but your longevity too.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Female health
    • A woman doing yoga in a studio in shorts and a workout bra
      Experts Say These Are the 9 Healthy Ageing Habits Midlife Women Often Miss

      *Sends to every woman I know*

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • Dr Emily Prpa
      Dr Emily Prpa Makes Healthy Eating Feel Effortless—11 Simple Recipes She Swears By

      If they’re good enough for a scientist…

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • Three women on the beach: Stretching, looking into the sun.
      Over 800,000 Women in the UK Have PMDD, Yet 90% Are Misdiagnosed—Here's What's Going Wrong

      Women with PMDD fight silent battles every month—with their minds, bodies, and system that overlooks them.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Female health
    • Best forms of exercise for longevity
      I’m A Longevity Doctor—These Are The 6 Types Of Exercise Every Woman Should Be Doing For Healthy Ageing

      Proof that movement can be medicine.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Tracking your period biomarkers
      I Tracked These Two Simple Biomarkers to Understand My Cycle Better—and It Taught Me So Much More Than I Anticipated

      Welcome to the biology lesson you never had.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Female health
    • Trail running vs road running
      I Tested Trail Running Against Road Running for 30 Days—and One Improved My Fitness Significantly More

      I blame the Salomons, personally.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Medical trauma
      Women With Endometriosis Are Being Failed—and Medical Trauma Is Rising With It

      Women with endometriosis are facing dismissal from the very system meant to help them.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Female health
    • High fibre foods
      11 Foods You Definitely Don't Know Are High Fibre That Make Hitting Your 30g a Day Simple

      *Adds to basket*

      Health and Fitness
    • Summer fitness challenges
      If You're Keen to Feel Your Best This Summer—These 7 Fitness Challenges Guarantee To Boost Muscle and Mind

      Want to set yourself a goal this summer? Your inspiration starts here.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Anti-Inflammatory Diet
      There Are 1.4M Anti-Inflammatory Diet Posts on Instagram—Is It a Worrying Guise for Diet Culture and the Quest for "Flat" Stomachs?

      Are “healing” habits becoming dangerously restrictive?

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Health freelancer Ash trying Pilates bridge marches every day
      This Simple Pilates Move Targets Your Glutes, Core and Hips—I Tried It, and Felt Stronger Within a Week

      Looking for that slow burn? We've found her.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Eating More Fibre but Feeling Bloated? You Could Be Making These Common Mistakes
      Eating More Fibre but Feeling Bloated? You Could Be Making These Common Mistakes

      The training plan your gut’s been waiting for.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Mental health tips: A woman with a shadow on her face
      Therapists Say These Are the Taboo Topics You Should Be Talking About in Therapy—But Probably Aren’t

      Trust me: if it feels awkward, it’s probably worth talking about.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • Hitting Your Protein Target Needn't Be Complicated—and This Expert Advice Makes It Simpler Than Ever
      Hitting Your Protein Target Needn't Be Complicated—and This Expert Advice Makes It Simpler Than Ever

      Enter "protein timing" - far more than just a trending buzzword.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • Outdoor workouts
      I Swapped the Gym for Fast, Feel-Good Outdoor Workouts—and It Transformed How I Felt in 30 Days

      Fallen into an exercise rut? Most of these are free.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Trust Me, I’m a Therapist—These Are the Mental Health Habits I Swear By (and the Ones I’d Skip)
      Trust Me, I’m a Therapist—These Are the Mental Health Habits I Swear By (and the Ones I Skip)

      Move over, AI, these tips come human-therapist approved.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Best longevity workout moves at home
      PT's Have Spoken—These Are the Only 3 Moves You Need to Boost Strength and Longevity From Home

      Strength training, simplified.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
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